--- title: "UKRI FM19187 - Purchase of stages for APA Winding Machines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-08-14" --- # UKRI FM19187 - Purchase of stages for APA Winding Machines Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebe054ec-55de-4479-8019-971f5ee74f8f.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited seeks suppliers for the purchase of movable stages for Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs) required in the DUNE experiment. This tender, identified as FM19187, is classified under the goods category and has an estimated value of £85,000. The submission deadline for bids is set for 29th July 2019, with delivery expected at the postal code OX11 0QX. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and manufacturing machinery, particularly those with capabilities in producing winding gear and components related to industrial lifting equipment. Companies looking to expand their operations in public procurement should consider engaging with this process to showcase their solutions for advanced scientific equipment, particularly those familiar with the requirements outlined in the eSourcing portal linked to this tender. ## Notice *** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 29th July 2019 at 14:00pm DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI need to purchase a number of movable stages to construct "winding machines" in order to build Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs) for the DUNE experiment. These APAs are large steel frames with thousands of tiny wires wound around them. The APAs are part of the DUNE experiment and the UK will be building half of them (150 out of 300). Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partne ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4fa883-c51e-4b95-a2f6-0eabbff67227 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 42412000 - Pithead winding gear, winches for underground use, and capstans - 42419900 - Parts of winding gear and other lifting or handling equipment - 44163100 - Pipes ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4fa883-c51e-4b95-a2f6-0eabbff67227 - 12 Jul 2019 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4fa883-c51e-4b95-a2f6-0eabbff67227 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4fa883-c51e-4b95-a2f6-0eabbff67227 14th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2694280a-5d81-49cd-8347-5d1c879246a5 FM19187 - Final Tender Documentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9115ae7b-3dab-4096-a5b6-64db3ea5dc33 Bidder training - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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